Ming Dynasty

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The Ming dynasty (1368-1644) was China's last dynasty under Chinese rule. The Yuan dynasty and the Qing dynasty were led by Mongols and Manchus respectively. At the time, these ethnic groups were considered foreigners even though today they belong to China's national minorities. After the Mongols had been expelled from China, they continued to pose a threat along the northern bord…